状 (zhuàng) - form, shape, appearance & condition, state

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zhuàng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 犬

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状 · zhuàng

form, shape, appearance;

condition, state;

document, certificate;

to describe;

legal complaint

form, shape, appearancecondition, statedocument, certificate

Usage highlights

form/shapecondition/stateappearanceapplication formstate of mindsituation report

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 无形— formless, shapeless
  • 本质— essence, nature (vs. appearance)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient's condition is stable (病人状况稳定).
  • Please fill out this application form (请填写申请表).
  • He described the scene in detail (他详细地描述了现场状况).
  • This is the original shape of the object (这是物体的原始形状).

Collocations

  • form/shape(形状)
  • condition/state(状况)
  • appearance(状貌)
  • application form(申请表)
  • state of mind(心态状况)
  • situation report(状况报告)

Idioms

  • Incredible(奇形怪状)
  • Unspeakable horror(惨状不堪)
  • Panic-stricken(惊恐万状)
  • Assume a threatening posture(张牙舞爪状)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a dog (犬) beside a bed (爿), suggesting a dog lying down or the appearance/condition of something.
  • Used in legal contexts for written complaints or accusations (状子) since ancient times.
  • Common in formal documents and certificates, reflecting bureaucratic traditions.

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